Introduction to Printmaking (WEA Pathway taster session)

Ref: C3744014

You will cut your own design into a sheet of polymer or linoleum and make prints with it. Once the pattern is carved into the lino, the surface will be inked with waterbased inks and then printed onto paper with an Albion press.

Course aim

In this course you will make prints with water based inks from carved lino/polymer sheets. Different techniques will be introduced to print images and designs from lino blocks.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is for beginners

This course is for improvers

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

This course is for students who attend a specific centre only. For more information please call 0300 303 3464

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Draw or transfer an image/design onto a sheet of lino

Use cutting tools to carve the image into the lino surface

Apply ink onto the lino and print it on paper using the printing press

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning

You will be expected to carry out a range of activities in your own time

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress

What else do I need to know?

Nothing else is needed

All materials will be provided

A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you

Students are encouraged to bring in images that they would like to translate into lino prints. They can also bring their own tools and lino sheets.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading or pre course work is required

No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

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You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits

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